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Diagnosis of fetal anomalies by three‐dimensional imaging using helical computed tomography
Author(s) -
Sohda Satoshi,
Hamada Hiromi,
Oki Akinori,
Iwasaki Mariko,
Kubo Takeshi
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
prenatal diagnosis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.956
H-Index - 97
eISSN - 1097-0223
pISSN - 0197-3851
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1097-0223(199707)17:7<670::aid-pd113>3.0.co;2-8
Subject(s) - prenatal diagnosis , medicine , cystic hygroma , radiology , computed tomography , amniocentesis , fetus , pregnancy , genetics , biology
We present the first report on the use of helical computed tomography (CT), a new, non‐invasive diagnostic technique that produces three‐dimensional (3‐D) images, in prenatal diagnosis. This technique was used to construct 3‐D images in the prenatal diagnosis of two anomalous fetuses. The 3‐D images provided clear information about the anomalies: trisomy 18 in one case and cystic hygroma in the other. In one case, rapid intervention after a planned Caesarean section prevented respiratory distress. Surgery to correct the anomaly was performed 2 days postnatally; the infant recovered uneventfully. © 1997 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.